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Small Syrinx or MS Legion?

Here is what MRI report says:
" There is a 4 mm long fusiform focus of increased T2 signal intensity in the anterior midline cervical cord at C6 level suspicious for small syrinx. This measure apporx 4 mm in length and 2 mm AP.  This is very low signal on the T1 - weighted images. I favor cystic change over the plaque on the basis of images acquired.  Impression : single small fusiform focus of fluid signal in the anterior midline cervical cord at C6 level. Suspect small syrinx."

My symptoms are :
1. Main is dizziness 24/7 for last 6 months
2. Partial numbness and tingling on left foot and hand
3. Muscle twitches/ fluttering
4. Head pressure and ear pressure and runny nose that comes and goes

What can I do further to confirm if it is MS or Small Syrinx?
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The MRI was last week. So it is very recent. I am worried that it is growing at rapid rate making my symptoms progress. What is the anatomy of symptoms cycle or flare up? I thought the nerve damage was permanent.
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  Nerve damage when it is over a long period of time, can be permanent.....but if caught early enuff, it is possible to stave off perm nerve damage....

Not sure any 2 people will have the same cycle or flare ups ...it can be due to your activities...this is why when we are DX'd we are told to avoid certain activities to help lessen flare ups.....

Glad to hear it is a recent MRI.....do you have a copy of the report as well?
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620923 tn?1452915648
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  Meant to ask if you had a report of  a MRI done b4 this  last one....
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No this was the first MRI ever. I have been perfectly healthy without any trace of symptoms before this January.
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Yes I have copy of my report. I will post it here.
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If you take a look at my profile now, I have uploaded the report from radiologist. Please let me know what you think. Thank you.
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